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Sentencing for Norris Wayne Bartley, 43, of Springfield, and Billy Joe Mattingly, 42, of Mackville, who pleaded guilty to stealing marijuana while serving as Washington County sheriff deputies, has been delayed until Jan. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gene Snyder building in Louisville.

According to Stephanie Collins, public affairs officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Officer / Western District Kentucky, the sentencing has been rescheduled five times.

The winner of the 2012 Distinguished Young Woman of Washington County award is preparing for the next step later this month. The competition -- formerly known as Junior Miss -- is advancing to the state stage, and Lizzy Graves said she’s excited about this chance.

“The opportunity to go to state means so much to me, because I was chosen to represent Springfield and my entire county at a state event,” she said. “I’m also excited about being able to compete and make friends with 32 other girls from all across the state.”

Permit and or written tests are given on Friday mornings 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Skill tests (road) are given on Friday afternoons by appointment.

When applying for an instruction permit or license for the first time, you must present your Social Security card and birth certificate.
Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Also applicants under the age of 18 must bring with them a school verification form from the school they are attending.
To obtain study materials go to www.kentuckystatepolice.org.

60 YEARS AGODecember 20, 1951
Heart disease was the leading cause of death according to the Kentucky State Department of Health. Cancer was second.
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Two cases of diptheria were reported in Washington County.
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Pvt. Francis X. Phillips, 24, of Springfield, was assigned to the Engineer Replacement Center in Virginia.
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Sun office closed
The Springfield Sun office will be closed Friday, Dec. 30. The office will be open Jan. 2, 2012.

Saturday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve Gospel Sing
A New Year’s Eve celebration will be held at Cumbo’s Old Gospel Barn, 11286 Louisville Road, Cox’s Creek at 7:30 P.m. Saturday, Dec. 31.
Music by Common Creek Band, The Samaritans Blessed, the Sheltons, Cumbos and more.

After executive session at a regular scheduled fiscal court meeting on Thursday morning, it was announced that Albert Wimsatt, who has served as the county’s road department supervisor for 26 years, retired from the position on Dec. 20.

Washington County Judge-Executive John Settles said a replacement was not immediately named.
Absent was magistrate Greg Simms. The next regular scheduled meeting is Jan. 9.